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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
4 points

SLP here- I've known of several SLPs who stutter. I believe it would help you be a better, more empathetic therapist, which is really the most important trait in the field. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
2 points

I agree! How else could someone who doesn't stutter reeeeallly understand the struggles and complexities of stuttering? I've seen many SLPs who stutter and I wouldn't have a problem with that....

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
3 points

stuttering speech therapist here with regard to working with other stutterers it has only been beneficial in my rapport with them. This has also been true with other communication disorders. The onl...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
3 points

There are four people in my undergrad program that stutter. They are all very dedicated to their clients. =) Fun Fact: The field of Speech Language Pathology was originally started by persons who stu...

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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2014
1 points

Thats the ironic part when we were younger we didnt have the courage to face it and seek help and now we are older we want to do something about it and we are told it would have been alot more effecti...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2014
1 points

I'd recommend having therapy. The biggest difference for me having therapy as a kid and now is that I try more now. Back then I didn't want to face it, I just hid from it. Now I want to do something a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2014
1 points

Thank you, JonnyMorty and laebot. I'm definitely considering HCRI but it's not set in stone. Just trying to find out everything and anything about the program before committing. ...

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postr/StutterFeb 22, 2014
2 points

Any stutters who have attended the HCRI stuttering program in Virginia: what is your experience/success?

Any stutters who have attended the HCRI stuttering program in Virginia: what is your experience/success? Hello everyone, Long time stutterer here. Recently, my friend, who has had a very mild stutter...

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postr/StutterFeb 19, 2014
8 points

People who attend stuttering group therapy/support groups/National Stuttering Association meetings etc, how big are the meetings in your city and what kind of activities do you do?

People who attend stuttering group therapy/support groups/National Stuttering Association meetings etc, how big are the meetings in your city and what kind of activities do you do? I wanted to get som...

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commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2014
1 points

Ah man i feel you mate, although im only 22 years old, i actually try to avoid listen to recordings of my own voice because i know i fucking hate it. Same as you ive really come to terms with it, dont...

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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2014
1 points

Im around the same age as you and wondering how effective therapy would be adult stuttera and would the techniques be different than therapy for kids. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2014
2 points

awesome to hear that's helping. I've stuttered since I was a kid too, have started therapy again recently at 28 to try to improve it. I find my breathing is what gets in the way of talking fluently th...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2014
3 points

After almost 20 years of stuttering I will try a very promising 10-week stationary therapy at a hospital that also deals with anxiety and the shame that stutterers experience (Starting in april). I wi...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2014
1 points

Below are a few tricks that I use sometimes, note however that they are merely tricks and once your brain gets used to them, you need to switch it up again. * Lead what you read with your finger or p...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2014
1 points

I didn't have problems finding work. It's really all about who you know IMO. Once you get your foot in the door, its up to you. My stutter isn't that severe compared to some I know, but whenever ...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2014
2 points

SLP checking in. I would absolutely suggest consulting one of us! If you head over to [r/slp](http://www.reddit.com/r/SLP), ask about services in your area - more of us will see it and you'll get more...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2014
4 points

It doesn't sound like stuttering to me. If I'm stuttering, I know what I want to say, but my speech muscles aren't moving like they should. However, you might want to talk with a Speech Language Path...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2014
2 points

The University of Sydney hosts the [Australian Stuttering Research Centre](http://sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/asrc/index.shtml). Check out their website or drop them an email. They are likely to hav...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2013
1 points

Have you ever considered speech therapy? I'm sure facing your problem would be a better choice than giving up on it. ...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2013
3 points

I liked it a lot, I also have a stutter that has improved in the last 6 months from speech therapy and counseling. Stuttering is hardship that nobody would understand unless they had to endure it. It ...

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